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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,128.23 and 608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,128.23 and 608.80 is: 839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,128.23 = 608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,128.23 = 608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,128.23 × 608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 686,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,857.74/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.58

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